Ten kinds of immorality 十恶业
1) Killing 杀生
2) Stealing 偷盗
3) Sexual Misconduct 邪淫
4) Lying 妄语
5) Slandering 两舌
6) Harsh Speech 恶口
7) Vain Talk 绮语
8) Covetousness 贪欲
9) Hatred 嗔恨
10) False View 邪见
Commentary by Jerome:
These 10 immoral acts causes negative karmic effect that predisposes one to suffering in future. Avoid them at all costs!
The first 3 immoral acts are bodily actions.
The next 4 immoral acts are verbal actions.
The last 3 immoral acts are mental actions.
Hence, mental actions also count as negative actions! Hatred can just be a single thought at one moment but that counts as an evil act done to. Therefore, it is important to develop one's mind for one's happiness in future.
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Author:
Jerome is a Buddhist practitioner that has learnt from Theravada, Mahayana and Tibetan traditions and is still learning! He first learnt meditation and Dharma from Theravadan monks and practitioners in the lineage of the Arahant Venerable Amatha Gavesi Maha Thero from Sri Lankaramaya Buddhist temple in Singapore. Then, he completed a Diploma in Buddhism from the Buddhist and Pali College in 2016. He also learnt from Zen Master Wu Jue Miao Tian (85th Zen Patriach) from the LingJi lineage in Taiwan in 2014 - 2015. Subsequently, he learnt from Garchen Rinpoche from the Drigar Thubten Dargye Ling tradition (Tibetan) and attended annual Om Mani Padme Hum and Om Ami Dewa Hrih retreats from 2015 till date. Currently, he is a disciple of Master Jin Bodhi (Mahayana) from Bodhi Meditation in Singapore and is an active volunteer there. Master Jin Bodhi is his main Dharma teacher. Jerome feels that Buddhism is not a religion but is a practical way to reduce our life's problems. The essence of Buddhism is not in the books or sutras but in the way we apply it into our lives. Having understood some aspects of Buddha's teaching, he wants to give back to the society and hopes to share his insights with everyone who has the affinity with him.
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